Essence of India in Waikato Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $9.00
    • minced lambed marinated in spices and herbs & cooked on a skewer
  • Vegetarian mixed platter $11.00
    • platter of veggie samosa, onion bhaji & veggie pakora served with mint & tamarind chutney
  • Non-vegetarian mixed platter (for two) $15.00
    • platter of chicken tikka, fish pakora, lamb seekh kebab & malai tikka
  • Veggie Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • potato, onion, peas and spice in bakers four pastry & deep fried
  • Veggie pakora (6 pieces) &6.00
    • fresh veggies in a chickpea flour batter, deep fried
  • Onion Bhajia $4.50
    • onion rings dipped in wheat flour & deep fried, served with chutney and sambar
  • Paneer Tikka (6 pieces) $12.50
    • diced Indian paneer cheese cooked in Tandoori oven served with coleslaw and mint chutney
  • Chilli chicken $12.50
    • boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and masala
  • Chicken Tikka (6 pieces) full $18.00 half $10.00
    • boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt & spices - skewered & cooked in tandoor.
  • Malai Tikka (6 pieces) &12.00
    • chicken marinated in mixture of yoghurt, crushed cashews, ground spices & cooked in Tandoor
  • Fish Pakoras (6 pieces) $12.00
    • marinated in yoghurt & spices, coated in chickpea & rice flour & deep fried
MAINS-CHICKEN MAINS-CHICKEN
  • Butter chicken $15.00
    • do we need to explain this world famous creamy delicacy??
  • Mango chicken $15.00
    • chicken pieces half cooked in tandoor & finished off in fragrant mango puree
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.00
  • Chicken Pasanda $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, & Indian Essence special masala
  • Chicken Saaag $15.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezee $15.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Chicken Madras $15.00
  • Kadhai Chicken $15.00
MAINS- BEEF MAINS- BEEF
  • Beef Vindaloo $15.00
  • Beef Pasanda $15.00
  • Beef Masala $15.00
  • Beef Korma $15.00
    • cooked in crushed cashew nut & cream gravy creating delicious flavours
  • Beef Madras $15.00
MAINS- LAMB MAINS- LAMB
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
    • boneless meat of your choice prepared with special Vindaloo spicy curry sauce
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Lamb Masala $16.00
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • spinach flavoured gravy with ginger, garlic & special spices
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
  • Lamb Rogen Josh $16.00
  • Lamb Madras $16.00
    • traditional south Indian dish cooked in a coconut based gravy
  • Kadhai Lamb $16.00
    • simmered with thick pieces of onion & capsicum, then cooked in thick tomato gravy 7 spices
MAINS- SEAFOOD MAINS- SEAFOOD
  • Butter Prawns $18.00
    • mmmmm see above but enjoy another version!!
  • Fish Masala $18.00
    • cooked & finished in a thick curry made of fresh tomatoes & Indian Essence spices
  • Fish Malabari $18.00
  • Prawn jalfreeze $18.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & essential spices garnished with coriander
  • Prawn Masala $18.00
  • Prawn Malabari $18.00
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Aloo Gobi $12.50
    • potatoes & cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes & spices- a favourite
  • Dal Makhni $12.50
    • black lentils & kidney beans cooked with ghee & spices
  • Dal Fry $12.50
    • yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes & spices
  • Gobhi Matter masala $12.50
    • cauliflower & peas cooked with tomatoes, cumin seeds, ginger & garlic
  • Punjabi chole $13.50
    • chick peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy & essential spices
  • Matar paneer $14.00
    • Indian Paneer cheese & peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
    • cubes of Indian paneer cheese cooked in spinach & special IE spices
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
    • Indian paneer cheese cooked in special cashew nut gravy
  • Malai kofta $14.00
    • mixture of Indian paneer cheese, potatoes & spices, deep fried and then finished in thick cashew nut gravy
BIRYANI BIRYANI
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Prawn Biryani $18.00
    • cooked with delicious basmati rice, herbs, mint leaves & coriander
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.00
    • steamed rice cooked with butter, mix veggies & Indian essence special masala.
SIDES N RICE SIDES N RICE
  • Raita $3.00
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber & groud spices
  • Poppadom $2.00
  • Mango/Mint Chutney $2.50
  • Mango PIckle $2.50
  • Indian salad $6.00
    • cucumber, onions, cabbage & tomatoes with lemon juice & IE masala
  • Plain arice $3.50
  • Jira Rice $4.50
    • fried with cumin seeds
  • Basmati Pulao $12.00
    • cooked with butter, veggies & special spices
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Tawa Roti $2.00
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
    • traditional Indian wheat flour breads
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Butter Naan $4.00
    • Indian soft hot bread made of white bread flour cooked in Tandoori oven
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • stuffed with garlic, baked in tandoori oven
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
  • Cheese and garlic naan $4.50
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with minced lamb
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • naan stuffed with minced cooked chicken
  • Paneer Kucha $5.00
    • naan stuffed with Indian paneer cheese & coriander(ask for potato & cauliflower options)
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.00
PUNJABI BREAKFAST PUNJABI BREAKFAST
  • Chole Bhature $9.00
  • Puri Chole $9.00
  • Amritsari Kulche Chole $11.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Indian Essence Sundae $9.00
    • custard served with special dry fruit ice cream & jolly crystals
  • IE's Dry Fruit Ice Cream $7.00
    • Scoop of ice cream made with mixture of cashews, sultanas and other dry fruits.Yummy!!!!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Churros - dulce de leche $11
  • Anchovy toasts - green olives - anchovy cigar $10
  • Confit duck & cracked wheat salad - barberries - almond cream $20
  • Chipotle smoked pork ribs - pickled chilli - coriander - maple $14
  • Rice paper rolls - black pepper eggplant - nam jim - peanut hoisin $12
  • Affogatto - espresso - ice cream - frangelico $13
  • Sichuan pork belly - soba noodle salad - ginger – herbs $20
  • Fried chicken – chimichurri $14
  • Pork Belly $12
    • 12 hour char sui roasted pig, peanut satay,kim chi mayo, pickled cucumber
  • Paddock Favs $9
    • Polenta fries tomato essence, jalapeño crema
  • Waffles $15
    • Buttermilk waffles w charred banana, caramel sauce candied pecans & mascapone
  • Corn Fritter waffles w poached eggs, avocado, rocket & aioli $17
  • Chorizo $5
  • The Med $12
    • Hummus, sundries tomato, kale pesto, whipped feta
  • Poached or fried eggs $4
  • Omelettes (4 eggs) $18
    • Smoked Salmon, capers, pickled red onion, dill creme fraiche
  • •Sides
  • Scored Olives, Mixed, Marinated & Spicy $9
  • Lemon Tart W Vanilla Bean Ice Ceram & Raspberry Coulis $14
  • Panko Crumbed Squid – W Tartare Sauce $13.50
  • Pasta - Smoked Tomato, Bocconcini, Rocket Pesto (V) $17/ $25
  • Affogato Frangelico, Vanilla Bean Icecream & Espresso $15
  • •Risotto, Pasta, Other
  • French Onion W Parmesan Crostini $14.50
  • Tikka Masala $14.99
    • marinated in yogurt and delicate spices, cooked on skewers in a traditional tandoor
  • all main dishes are served with rice
  • Shahi Paneer (spicy/vegetarian) $14
    • paneer pieces in a rich, creamy, spicy tomato gravy with onions and cashew nuts
  • Mixed Seasonal Vegetables $5.00
  • Mixed Vegetable Pakora $5.99
    • crispy battered deep fried vegetables with a spicy, sweet and sour tamarind sauce
  • Palak Paneer (vegetarian) $14
    • paneer pieces with spinach, onion, ginger, aromatic spices
  • Mutter Paneer (vegetarian) $14
    • paneer pieces with peas, prepared in a mildly spiced, creamy sauce
  • -Half $11.99
  • Trio of Ice-Cream $12.50
    • Kapiti ice cream trio topped with chocolate or caramel sauce
  • Mixed Berry Creme Brulee $13.50
    • Served with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Pork Belly $31.50
    • Pork Belly braised in apple cider served with Kumara Mash, seasonal vegetables, Baby spinach finished with a caramelised onion Jus
  • Surf 'N' Turf $34.50
    • Beef scotch fillet served on garlic & herb sauteed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, baby spinach, Red Wine Jus topped with garlic prawns skewer
  • Sticky bbq pork ribs $18.00
    • Slow braised pork ribs cooked in a sticky hickory bbq sauce served with seasoned wedges and sour cream
  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail $14.50
    • Crisp Iceberg Lettuce with our own Thousand Island dressing
  • Sundried Tomato & Feta Bruschetta $12.50
    • With red onion and roast garlic served on toasted ciabatta bread finished with a balsamic glaze
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • Fresh Cajun chicken Tenders with creamy brie, Manuka smoked bacon served on a lightly toasted bap bun with salad greens and a mildly spicy plum sauce with a side of fries
  • Garlic pizza bread $7
    • With garlic butter sliced garlic and herbs
  • Three fillings $5.50
    • Your choice of cheese, onion, tomato, mushroom, ham, bacon, beef, chicken, pineapple,corn
  • Italian $11 / $14
    • Salami, olives, capers, onions
  • Beef nachos Small $7/ Large $13
    • Crispy corn chips and cheese
  • Hawaiian $11 / $14
    • Double ham, pineapple
  • Chicken thai $15 / $18
    • Roast chicken, cashews, sweet thai sauce
  • Vegetarian $12 / $16
    • Mushrooms, capsicum, olives, pineapple
  • Junior snack box $5
    • Chips or wedges +nuggets + sausage bites
  • All cheese is served in 50 gram portions with honeycomb, fig and onion jam
  • Rare seared tuna, charred pineapple salsa, curry sauce, crispy shallots, coriander $16.50
  • -Lemon meringue pie, lemon curd, blueberries, biscuit crumb, Italian meringue $9.50
  • Beef Tataki, rare seared sirloin, miso mayo, crispy shallots, coriander $16
  • -Ice cream or sorbet, ask your server what flavour they are today $8
  • -Belgian chocolate custard, raspberry mascarpone, cranberry macadamia nut crumble $9
  • -Two Choices $25
  • -One Choice $14
  • Cauliflower steak (V)(GF) $19.00
    • With parsnip, apple & white bean puree accompanied by honey'd sesame carrots and almonds
  • -With creamy mushrooms $16.00
  • Bacon & eggs hollandaise (GFA) $18.00
    • 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 toast
  • -Add bacon $5.00
  • Mussel chowder (GFA)(DF) $12.00
    • Served with toast
  • Beef & beer hotpot (GFA) (DF) $23.00
    • Red ale inspired with onion, orange & tamarind, topped with kumara mash & crusty bread
  • Sides (GF) All $7.00
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli
  • -With hash mash $16.00
  • Bacon burger $5.00
  • Steak and egg $4.30
  • Steak burger $5.50
  • Ham and pineapple $3.00
  • Carb stick $1.20
  • Hawaiian burger $5.00
  • Seafood fried rice $12.00
  • Chicken fried fried rice $12.00
  • Greek Marinated Steak Kebabs $16.00
    • served with fresh salad, our pepper coulis and yogurt sauce
  • 1 piece $17.00
  • 3 Egg Omelette $16.00
    • Filled with bacon, cheese and mushrooms, served with a Hash brown and roasted tomato.
  • Prime rump steak
  • French toast $14.00
    • Filled with banana, served with whipped cream, maple syrup and berry coulis
  • Cheesy Seasoned Wedges $12.00
    • served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Fettucine $17.00
    • with tiger prawn cutlets on a creamy brandy sauce
  • Our own toasted muesli $12.00
    • A combination of coconut, nuts and dried fruits. Served with fresh fruit, yoghurt and berry compote
  • Sauron’s fury
    • Smoked chicken + beef + ham + red onion + roasted capsicum
  • -creamy herbed polenta / summer slaw $5
  • Rhubarb & custard spring rolls $11.5
    • W/ rhubarb ripple ice cream
  • Théoden’s last wish
    • Roasted beetroot + prosciutto + blue cheese + pear & fig chutney + rocket
  • - garlic sea salt $9
  • -spinach risotto cake + rocket + aioli (v)
  • Eowyn’s blessing
    • Semi dried tomato, feta, spinach, red onion + dukkah + parmesan.
  • Stack of hash $20
    • Crispy potato hash topped with smashed avocado, house cured orange vodka salmon, poached egg & hollandaise. Prefer bacon? No problem.
  • Blueberry pancakes $12.00
  • Muesli $0.00
  • -sausage, bacon, tomato, hashbrowns, mushrooms, side salad
  • Full breary $18.00
  • Salmon $18.00
  • French toast $14.50
  • Toast & jam $4.00
  • Eggs bene, w/bacon or $17.00
  • Beef Wrap $8.00
    • Ming city's famous beef wrapped in fresh roll breads with sweet BBQ sauce
  • Combination Ho Fan $14.50
    • Stir fried thick rice noodle with beef, chicken, and BBQ pork
  • Seafood Pot $16.50
    • Northeast Asian style seafood (fish,mussel,praw,etc) soup served with cellophane noodles in metal pot
  • Golden Bags $8.50
    • Deep fried golden bags
  • Japanese Katsu Curry on Rice (Chicken / Pork) $16.00
    • Deep Fried Japanese style chicken /pork cutlet with Japanese style curry on rice
  • Dan-Dan Noodle Soup $13,50
    • Taiwanese noodle soup with minced pork, BBQ pork, fish balls, soy egg and vegetables
  • Banana Split $9.50
    • Classic banana split with sprinkle of caramel peanut
  • Tofu & Egg Soup $8.50
    • Tofu & egg soup with vegetable
  • Zealong Green Tea Cake $13.00
    • Feather light, Zealong green tea-infused chiffon tea cake paired with Zealong Green tea and lemon cream and crispy fruit crumble
  • Zealong Aromatic Pannacotta $13.00
    • Zealong Aromatic tea and vanilla bean set cream topped with a passionfruit coulis
  • Semifreddo $16.00
    • A dual-layered ice cream with a distinct Zealong tea-infused layer. Please ask your waitor for today's semifreddo flavour combination
  • Pan-Seared Duck $35.00
    • Crispy duck breast atop purple kimchi, with soy shitake, fennel, orange and jus
  • Chicken Liver $14.00
    • A creamy chicken liver parfait, accompanied by crispy croutons and gherkins
  • Tuna $16.00
    • Seared tuna atop a nori dressing, served with orange, crispy shallots, asparagus and coriander
  • Jasmine Rice $4.00
    • Fragrant Jasmine rice with crispy shallots
  • Fish Cake $13.00
    • Crispy coconut crusted fish cakes with chilli tamarind relish, finished with coriander
  • Add Chorizo $3
  • Chicken Tenders $8
  • Fries $4.5
  • Margherita (Large 12″/Small 9″) $18/$12
    • Fresh NZ Garlic with Chunky Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
  • Add Bacon $3
  • Hawaiian ( Large 12″/Small 9″) $19/ $12.5
    • Bacon and Pineapple Chunks with Mozzarella
  • SALAMI $10
  • Pork & Thyme Meatballs with Spicy Sauce $7.5
Essence of India

Essence of India

location

Address

803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 7-839 5596

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Kiwi

features

Features

Bar Not Available ,  Seating Not Available ,  No Takeaway

Location
803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand
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